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Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests


Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputes

Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country’s constitutional court, declaring that “in certain matters, there can be no compromise”.

In a prime-time television address on Saturday night, Tusk was defiant, despite overnight protests that saw riot police drafted to protect the court’s building, saying the shake-up was vital to restore a tribunal crippled by years of political disputes.

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Author : Jakub Krupa

Publish date : 2026-11-01 15:44:00

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